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Supporters hold a photo of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe during a vigil in London in 2017. Iran released Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who was imprisoned in 2016, and Anousheh Ashouri, a businessman, on Wednesday.

Iran releases 2 British Iranian citizens from prison

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a charity worker, and Anousheh Ashouri, a businessman, have now left the country. A third prisoner was released on furlough. Other foreigners remain imprisoned in Iran.

Police officers detain demonstrators in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 21, following calls to protest against the partial mobilization announced by President Vladimir Putin. Putin called on Russian military reservists, saying his promise to use all military means in Ukraine was "no bluff," and hinting that Moscow was prepared to use nuclear weapons.

War against Ukraine has left Russia isolated and struggling — with more tumult ahead

Russia will end 2022 in a weaker global standing than when the year began. Its struggles in Ukraine surprised the Kremlin, and the global punishments are starting to hamper the Russian economy.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also challenged the RNC's characterization of the Jan. 6 riot as "legitimate political discourse."

Mitch McConnell criticizes the RNC for censuring 2 Republicans on Jan. 6 panel

In a rare break with his party, the Senate minority leader said that it's not the RNC's job to single out party members with different views, referring to Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger.

A koala joey named Humphrey is comforted by his mother, Willow, at Taronga Zoo in Sydney in March 2021. Australia's government has declared koalas endangered in New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory.

Koalas are now officially an endangered species in parts of eastern Australia

Australia's government cited the impacts of drought, bush fires and deforestation. The koala population dropped a reported 30% from 2018 to 2021.

An abortion-rights activist wears a tape reading "2nd Class Citizen" on their mouth as they protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Would Prop. 1 allow abortions after fetal viability? Legal experts say no

Opponents of Prop. 1 argue it would expand California abortion law to allow late-term procedures for any reason, but legal experts dispute that interpretation.

A Planned Parenthood chapter operating in Missouri and Illinois is preparing to open a mobile unit providing abortions in southern Illinois.

Meeting abortion patients where they are: providers turn to mobile units

In response to increasing abortion restrictions in the region, a Planned Parenthood chapter in Missouri and Illinois is preparing to open a mobile unit providing abortions in southern Illinois.

Twitter reports a revenue drop, citing uncertainty over Musk deal and the economy

Twitter's revenue for the quarter fell short of expectations. The social network cited uncertainty about Elon Musk's acquisition and advertisers worried about the economy.

A San Diego County Sheriff's Department vehicle is parked in this undated photo.

Data: San Diego Police And Sheriff's Deputies Target Minorities

The San Diego Union-Tribune examined stops of drivers and pedestrians by San Diego law enforcement between July 2018 and December 2020. The data revealed that police and sheriff’s deputies disproportionately target minorities.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to a question during a news conference on Monday in Ottawa. Trudeau said emergency powers are still needed despite police ending border blockades and the occupation of the nation's capital by truckers and others angry over Canada's COVID-19 restrictions.

Canadian lawmakers extend emergency powers act for truck protests

The act allows authorities to declare certain areas as no-go zones. It also allows police to freeze truckers' personal and corporate bank accounts and compel tow truck companies to haul away vehicles.

The aftermath of a U.S. drone strike on a car allegedly driven by Zemari Ahmadi.

Reports: U.S. Drone Strike Targeted Aid Worker Carrying Water, Not Explosives

Investigations from The New York Times and The Washington Post call into question a recent U.S. military drone strike against an alleged ISIS-K sympathizer.

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